Clint Black Rocks Battle Creek on Back on the Blacktop Tour

Last weekend in Battle Creek, Michigan, country music veteran Clint Black treated fans to an electrifying night as part of his Back on the Blacktop Tour. The 11-time CMA Award nominee praised the crowd’s energy in a post-show Instagram update.

Tour Momentum

In his Instagram caption, Black wrote, “Battle Creek came to play! You guys were so much fun! What a great stop on the tour—see y’all down the Blacktop!” The message captured the excitement of a hometown-style reception at the Kellogg Arena venue. With every verse of “Killin’ Time” and chorus of “When My Ship Comes In,” fans sang along, proving that Black’s catalog from the late ’80s and ’90s remains a live favorite.

From Madison To Battle Creek

The Battle Creek date marked the second leg of a Midwest swing. Earlier in the weekend, Black teased the run in a post on October 12: “Gearing up for a busy weekend – Back on the Blacktop in Madison, Battle Creek, MI & New Haven, KY. Who’s coming to a show!?” That Madison, Wisconsin, performance featured rising acts Meg Moroney and Emily Ann as opening guests, giving attendees a taste of Black’s commitment to spotlight emerging talent on the road.

Setlist Highlights

Fans were treated to a mix of chart-toppers and deeper cuts. Highlights included:
– “Killin’ Time,” Black’s debut single that spent four weeks atop Billboard’s country chart in 1989.
– “A Better Man,” his first No. 1 and a signature ballad.
– “When My Ship Comes In,” complete with the band’s horn section driving a festival atmosphere.
The encore closed with “Rodeo,” a nod to Black’s own Texas roots and a long-standing rodeo anthem.

Career Milestones

Clint Black broke onto the country scene with his album Killin’ Time in 1989, a project that delivered four straight No. 1 singles. Over a career spanning three decades, he has released 11 studio albums, co-written most of his material, and earned accolades including the Academy of Country Music’s Top New Male Vocalist (1990). His latest run, the Back on the Blacktop Tour, blends those classic hits with fresh arrangements and guest slots from artists like a cappella group Home Free, who joined him at Bluestem Amphitheater earlier this summer.

Looking ahead, Black heads to New Haven, Kentucky, and beyond, keeping the tour rolling through autumn. Ticket holders can expect more high-octane performances, guest appearances, and the same heartfelt shout-out that made Battle Creek feel like home.

Clint Black’s stop in Battle Creek reaffirmed his status as a live country draw. With decades of hits under his belt and a tour built on fan engagement, he’s proving that the road still feels like “home.”

Trivia

Clint Black's philanthropic efforts include working with organizations like the T.J. Martell Foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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